On a Hill Lone and Gray

On a hill lone and gray
In a 4 land far a 1 way
In a country beyond the blue 5 sea
Where be- 1 neath that far sky
Went a 4 man for to 1 die
For the world and for 5 you and for 1 me

Chorus
Oh it 4 bows down my heart
And the 1 tear drops do start
When in memory that gray hill I 5 see (hill I see)
It was 1 there on its side
Jesus 4 suffered, yes He 1 died
To redeem a poor 5 sinner like 1 me

Hark, I hear the dull blow
Of the hammer swung low
They are nailing my Lord to the tree
With the cross He upraised
While the multitude gazed
He ascended that hill lone and gray

Lastchorus
Shout aloud to them I'm told
Let the glad tidings roll
From the land to the end of the sea
Where beneath that far sky
Went a man for to die
For the world and for you and for me

A song from the The ToneWay Mountain Music Collection,
which offers lyrics and free Song Clips (recordings for learning the song by ear) for nearly 400 traditional
songs, many of which are often heard in bluegrass and old-time jam circles. The ToneWay Project also offers
songbooks, CDs, and a free online video series for learning to play music by ear. http://ToneWay.com

About the Project

Our family's effort to support the tradition of communal music began in 2001…
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“Many think you must get good to play with others. We say it's better to play with others to get good.”